SJ's Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Great Yarmouth
SJ's Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: SJ's Cafe was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
87% of rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Great Yarmouth ratings →
Address: Beach Road, Scratby, NR29 3AJ
How this rating has changed
SJ's Cafe was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Great Yarmouth
That puts SJ's Cafe among the 737 places in Great Yarmouth holding top marks, 72% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 737 | 72% | ← SJ's Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 151 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | 1% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At SJ's Cafe none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to SJ's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scratby Premier Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 4 - Good | 27 January 2026 |
| Valens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Boathouse Restaurant and Bar at Summerfields Holiday Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Green Farm Fish & Chip shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Whites Lounge Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| East Norfolk Cider Mobile caterer | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Green Farm Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2024 |
| Howards Store 2 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about SJ's Cafe
What is SJ's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
SJ's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Great Yarmouth Council on 4 August 2026.
Is SJ's Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was SJ's Cafe last inspected?
SJ's Cafe was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Great Yarmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at SJ's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SJ's Cafe compare to other places in Great Yarmouth?
72% of the 1,020 rated food businesses in Great Yarmouth hold the top rating of 5, and SJ's Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Great Yarmouth Council inspects SJ's Cafe and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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SJ's Cafe is one of 31 rated food businesses in Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby. See every hygiene rating in Ormesby St Margaret W Scratby →
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